Is Clean Master really necessary for Android phones?

bfstunoodle · Apr 12, 2014

Dear Forum:

I recently switched from iPhone 5S to Xperia Z1c, I was a long time iOS user and now I'm getting to like to Android OS. I have installed an App called Clean Master, it helps you boost your phone's memory and clean junk files to maximize storage. This app raised my concern, does Android OS needs constantly use apps like Clean Master to boost the phone's memory and clean up storage? When using iPhones I never had to worry about whether the memory is low and needs a boost or clearing junk files. So is it highly recommended to have an app like Clean Master around when using Android? I'm not saying this is inconvenient but just want to be clear if apps like this is a must.

Thank you

Bodomizer · Apr 12, 2014

short answer: no
those cleaning tools are often advertised as miracle ways to speed up your device, but android, as the modern OS it is, can liberate resources when it needs them, the only situation you could use an app like clean master is when you're low on storage and need to clean the cache from all apps

nikhilghuge10 · Apr 12, 2014

not necessarily, but better if u do.

:good:
rightly said @Bodomizer

bfstunoodle · Apr 12, 2014

Bodomizer said:
short answer: no
those cleaning tools are often advertised as miracle ways to speed up your device, but android, as the modern OS it is, can liberate resources when it needs them, the only situation you could use an app like clean master is when you're low on storage and need to clean the cache from all apps

Thank you,

that's what I also incline to believe. Thanks for confirming it for me. :good::good:

s0rvhegt · Apr 13, 2014

and clean master make my smartphone slowly.

Dennydap · Apr 13, 2014

I usually use Clean Master to kill background processes that takes too much space on RAM, also to clean caches.

It's all up to you anyway

Fulcro · Apr 13, 2014

Try something else like the beta of CCleaner for android

ThunderBird891 · Apr 13, 2014

I think it's no necessary. Usualy I download it, use it and uninstall it again till next time.

iffy82 · Apr 13, 2014

didn't normally need it

ThunderBird891 · Apr 13, 2014

iffy82 said:
didn't normally need it

Indeed! You can clear cache with only restarting your phone once a week or a month! Apps like this can somethimes be unnecessary and beacuse they run in the background too, they can make your phone slugish!

bfstunoodle · Apr 14, 2014

Thanks for everyone's two cents! I will try using the phone without it then, see how it holds up.

Sent from my D5503 using xda app-developers app

inoutsider · Aug 20, 2014

Nice app and clean UI. I run it on my Xiao Mi and so far so good.

kamandoni · Aug 20, 2014

cleaning application it was has a good function

Yeah necessary, it think. Because these applications clean up junk data that is not shown and we never realize. When we install an application then the application will be updated, and when the application is updated then there would be new data and an additional. Once we no longer need the application, and when we uninstall, then just deleted the application only while the additional data is not be lost and these things that we never realized, it has become duty cleaning applications to clean up this problem so that there empty space on the ram
try to learn because there are still other good function

german221 · Mar 1, 2015

Clean master can definitely speed up an old device by removing stored up cache and removing bloatware (if rooted).

benleonheart · Jul 9, 2015

I rarely use it now that I've switched to Lollipop.

Only use it to clean junk and cache. Are there any apps that clean -ONLY- junk / cache / empty folders ?

mrtim63 · Jul 16, 2015

Clean Master claims to help battery life but I have tested it using another S3 setup exactly the same and the battery drain is identical. Is there any battery app that actually improves battery life. I'm using an S3 with Lollipop (OCT-L ROM)

zen_livin · Aug 3, 2015

having cleaning program on android its like having anti virus on you android, not really necessary but everyone use it, but if you have high spec of android device, you can install whatever you want and will not slowing down your device, btw you can clean your app cache in, "setting-app-downloaded-clear app cache" so the choice is your

TiTiB · Aug 4, 2015

bfstunoodle said:
Dear Forum:

I recently switched from iPhone 5S to Xperia Z1c, I was a long time iOS user and now I'm getting to like to Android OS. I have installed an App called Clean Master, it helps you boost your phone's memory and clean junk files to maximize storage. This app raised my concern, does Android OS needs constantly use apps like Clean Master to boost the phone's memory and clean up storage? When using iPhones I never had to worry about whether the memory is low and needs a boost or clearing junk files. So is it highly recommended to have an app like Clean Master around when using Android? I'm not saying this is inconvenient but just want to be clear if apps like this is a must.

Thank you

SD Maid [free/paid] on the Play Store is specifically "made" for such things. hah! CCleaner--formerly Crap Cleaner was a long-time favorite on the PC and now it's for android, and it's free.

TiTiB (tweak it 'til it breaks

∆ Galaxy Tab S

OnLuxy · Aug 18, 2016

ThunderBird891 said:
I think it's no necessary. Usualy I download it, use it and uninstall it again till next time.

I think I should try your way!

prateekbiswas · Sep 6, 2016

bfstunoodle said:
Dear Forum:

I recently switched from iPhone 5S to Xperia Z1c, I was a long time iOS user and now I'm getting to like to Android OS. I have installed an App called Clean Master, it helps you boost your phone's memory and clean junk files to maximize storage. This app raised my concern, does Android OS needs constantly use apps like Clean Master to boost the phone's memory and clean up storage? When using iPhones I never had to worry about whether the memory is low and needs a boost or clearing junk files. So is it highly recommended to have an app like Clean Master around when using Android? I'm not saying this is inconvenient but just want to be clear if apps like this is a must.

Thank you

Cleanmaster is an app whose size is quite big (takes space of 3 320 kbps mp3 files) and full of adwares. You will not be wishing to waste your mobile data by seeing those unnecessary ads. So better don't download, because it is not necessary at all, and there would be a time when you will be fed up with the ads it shows up!

If you are looking for a serious app, look for GREENIFY.
Note- This app hibernates background process. And yes, if you are rooted, this app is gonna help you a lot by saving your battery, when coupled with Xposed Frameword, i too use this. Your RAM will be free mostly, which cleanmaster fakes!
All the best!

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